Simon Pegg, the British actor, has had a remarkable career, spanning from his early days in the TV show Spaced to his recent role in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Pegg gained international fame with the 2004 zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, which opened doors to exciting opportunities. During the world premiere of Dead Reckoning Part One in Rome, Collider‘s Steve Weintraub caught up with Pegg to reflect on his journey and discuss his accomplishments.
Weintraub, who has a history of meeting Pegg at conventions and events, couldn’t help but ask about Pegg’s choice of attire—a Valentino outfit. Pegg jokingly responded that he wanted to embrace the Italian setting and wear a renowned Italian designer like Valentino.
Since their first meeting, Pegg’s career has skyrocketed. He has starred in four Mission: Impossible films, as well as Ice Age movies. He portrayed Scotty in three Star Trek films starting in 2009, collaborated with Edgar Wright and Nick Frost on two more comedies, and even had a role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Pegg reflected on the time before Shaun of the Dead’s release, contemplating how his younger self would have reacted if told about his future success. He expressed awe at how his career took off and acknowledged his 20-year-old friendship with Weintraub, which began during Comic-Con 2004 when they were promoting Shaun of the Dead. Despite the BAFTA nomination and success of Spaced in the UK, Comic-Con was a fun experience where Pegg could blend in and enjoy himself. He fondly recalled watching digital cuts of Empire Strikes Back in someone’s hotel room and spending time at the ArcLight theater, reminiscing about those moments with Weintraub.
Capturing Tom Cruise’s Daring Stunts: Simon Pegg’s Behind-the-Scenes Videos for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Returning to the purpose of their presence in Rome, Weintraub inquired about any behind-the-scenes videos Simon Pegg had captured of his co-star Tom Cruise performing daring stunts for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Known for his death-defying on-screen feats, Cruise took it to a whole new level in his latest portrayal of Ethan Hunt, with one particularly terrifying stunt involving jumping a bike off a ramp over a cliff and deploying a parachute.
Pegg made sure to document this exact stunt, recalling the mixture of fear and genuine excitement that permeated the entire cast, including himself, as they watched Cruise throw himself towards what seemed like a potentially fatal situation, only to emerge unscathed every time.
Simon Pegg’s Return to The Boys: Teasing Insanity in Season 4 and Excitement for Collaborating with the Cast
In addition to his involvement in big-budget movies, Simon Pegg is set to return for The Boys Season 4, reprising his role as Hughie’s father. While he had a recurring role in Season 1, he was absent in Season 2 and only briefly appeared in a video call with Hughie in Season 3. Pegg expressed his excitement about rejoining the cast and hinted at the escalating insanity that awaits viewers in the upcoming season.
Simon Pegg enthusiastically mentioned how crazy The Boys already is and assured fans that it will get even crazier. Pegg had a fantastic time working on the show, particularly enjoying his role as Hugh Sr. and collaborating with Jack Quaid and Rosemarie DeWitt, who portrays Hughie’s mother. He assured fans that Season 4 will be a treat and praised the incredible team led by Eric Kripke.
Pegg disclosed that he will be featured in approximately four episodes and expressed his admiration for the talented and dedicated crew. In conclusion, Pegg mentioned that The Boys is an outstanding series that audiences will thoroughly enjoy. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is set to premiere on July 12. For further insights into the film, you can refer to Collider’s interview with Tom Cruise.
